1970s David Rowland for Thonet Patented Softec Chair & Soflex Mesh Children's Chairs - Set of 4
Extremely rare children's version of the iconic Softec chair by David Rowland. These stackable chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original mahogany (P5552) color vinyl plastiso on tubular chrome frame.
"David Rowland’s work is that of innovator, problem solver, futurist, minimalist and artist. It is intelligent, purposeful, refined and enduring."
Rowland gave great thought and care in protecting his ideas and inventions with patents. Over his career he was awarded 45 U.S. and foreign patents from 1956-2010.
1973 - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland in which sinuous metal springs are dipped in vinyl plastisol. When cured, the plastisol hardens and holds the springs together, forming a thin, open-mesh, resilient seating material. Previously, if designers wanted a thin seating material, they had to rely on something hard, like plastic or molded plywood. Conversely, if they wanted something soft, it had to be thick and unwieldy, such as foam cushioning. Soflex solved this predicament by yielding an extremely thin material that was also soft and flexible, affording a comfortable seat. It is made in individual units to be applied to unique seat frames.
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DETAILS
Brand: Thonet
Designer: David Rowland
Color/Pattern: Chrome, Brown
Period: 1970s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Children's, Modern
Place of Origin: United States
Materials: Steel, Plastic, Vinyl
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition, Original Unaltered
Damage or Points of Notice: Overall excellent vintage condition. Missing plastic foot pads, and some very minor spots of tarnish to chrome appropriate with age and use. Chairs are free of dents, scratches, or damage.
Dimensions: 14.25"W x 12"D x 18.5"H, 11.25"SH
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